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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1962
Page
9
Professor Leslie J. Nason argues homework builds steady skills and lifelong learning. He offers three approaches, showing examples of students who failed from poor practice, over-help, or consistent effort, and highlights June who succeeds through disciplined homework and college leadership. Note adds ice cream storage tip.
AP notes public affairs and documentary programs gain emphasis in television as entertainment remains dominant in audience appeal. CBS Radio findings show listeners crave more than music with fewer ads, while top TV spots include The Virginian and Wagon Train. Eric Guerin swept three stakes at Monmouth Park aboard Green Ticket in Select Lamplighter and Union Handicaps.
Marriage intentions listed include couples from Biddeford and Saco such as Roger Boissonnault and Ruth Beau doin at 66 High Street and 22 Jefferson Court respectively, with other pairs including Robert Moreau and Rachel Jacques, Charles Xanthakis and Helen Karey, Ronald Verrier and Priscilla Rondeau, Robert Sinnott and Mary Morin, Leopold Beaudoin and Jacklyn Brouillard. Addresses span Cleaves Street Cantara Avenue Pinette Avenue and Foss Street among others in Biddeford and nearby Saco.
Eleven year old Margaret Martin of Knoxville refuses to claim money unless it is hers. A folded dollar was found by county fair officials and later Margaret reported losing it. When shown the found dollar she said it wasn’t hers as she had "sold my dollar bills."
Special report from Houston describes President Kennedy’s space visit to Huntsville Cape Canaveral St Louis and Houston framed as non political yet seen as a political maneuver. He brings Sen Wiley VP Johnson and Budget Director Bell for access while critics allege timing and guest list hint at campaign leverage and regional power dynamics.
The United Nations General Assembly opens its 17th session in New York with Mong Slim presiding and delegates from 104 nations preparing for policy debate. Officials include U Thant and Narasimhan, as members observe a moment of silence before live translation and formal speeches begin.
Municipal Officers of Saco plan a meeting in the Council Room on Monday October 1 1962 at 7 30 P M to consider Boucouvalas Dupuis AMVETS Post No 8 Spring St Saco for Club Spirituous and Vinuous Liquor license and for Club Malt Liquor License City Clerk Clifford A Purvis notes the agenda
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